LAMBERTS Projects: Museums

LAMBERTS Projects: Museums
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LAMBERTS Projects: Museums

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Overview of Glasfabrik LAMBERTS:
LAMBERTS is the largest cast glass factory in Europe, renowned for its modern facilities and the production of U-profile glass, also known as U-glass or channel glass. This glass is highly valued in architectural projects globally for its quality and versatility. LAMBERTS is unique in producing all types of cast glass, including LINIT®EcoGlass, Ornament Glass, Antimony-free Solar Glass, and Wired Glass, all under an EcoGlass concept focusing on low CO2 emissions and sustainability.
Key Features of LAMBERTS Glass:
  • Proof of origin and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for all products.
  • Balanced light distribution and excellent thermal transmittance.
  • Certified bird-friendly glass by the American Bird Conservancy.
  • Available in sizes up to seven meters with high static strength.
  • 100% recyclable and made in Germany.
Notable Projects Using LAMBERTS Glass:
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, USA, designed by Steven Holl Architects, features LINIT®EcoGlass and has received multiple architectural awards.
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, Finland, also designed by Steven Holl, utilizes LINIT®EcoGlass for its large window surfaces.
  • Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany, incorporates LAMBERTS glass in its renovation, enhancing the museum's entrance with a modern glass structure.
  • The Bishop's Basilica of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, uses LINIT®EcoGlass to preserve its historical significance.
  • Stasys Museum in Panevėžys, Lithuania, designed by IMPLMNT architects, integrates LAMBERTS glass in its public and exhibition spaces.
  • Fort York Visitor Centre in Toronto, Canada, and Shimano Bicycle Museum in Osaka, Japan, both feature LAMBERTS glass in their architectural designs.
Why Choose LAMBERTS Glass?
LAMBERTS offers a wide range of high-quality, sustainable glass products with excellent thermal insulation and solar control. The company is certified under DIN ISO standards for quality, environment, and energy. As a family business in its fourth generation, LAMBERTS provides personalized service and maintains a strong network of experienced assembly companies.
Overview of Museums Using LAMBERTS Glass:
The document highlights various museums worldwide, emphasizing their architectural design and use of LAMBERTS LINIT®EcoGlass.
1. DIE NEUE SAMMLUNG - Munich, Germany:
The exhibition 'The Colour of Glass' at the Pinakothek der Moderne showcases the diversity of glass in design, featuring mass-produced and unique glass objects. The presentation uses LINIT®EcoGlass as a surface, enhancing the display.
2. ZEITWERKSTADT - Saxony, Germany:
An interactive museum focusing on Saxony's history, featuring inventions and achievements in vehicle construction, printing technology, and more. The museum uses various types of LINIT®EcoGlass for its design.
3. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART - Boston, USA:
The ICA is a cantilevered structure with a façade of LINIT®EcoGlass, providing excellent light diffusion and views of the sea. It includes galleries, a theatre, and a media library.
4. CENTRE DES ARTS - Geneva, Switzerland:
Part of the Ecolint international school, this centre features a translucent LINIT®EcoGlass envelope, housing auditoriums, studios, and exhibition spaces.
5. M.A.X. MUSEO - Chiasso, Switzerland:
Dedicated to graphic artist Max Huber, the museum promotes contemporary graphic art and design. It features a U-shaped glass structure for display.
6. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREAN HISTORY - Seoul, South Korea:
Focuses on modern Korean history with a distinctive milky white glass façade that is backlit in color at night.
7. KREA ARTS CENTER - Vitoria, Spain:
Originally an art centre, now a school of art and design, featuring a glass bridge and corridors with LINIT®EcoGlass.
8. SHAW CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Baton Rouge, USA:
A multi-award-winning building with a façade designed to evoke the Mississippi River, using LINIT®EcoGlass to withstand hurricane-force winds.
9. SWISS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT - Lucerne, Switzerland:
Showcases the history of mobility with a translucent glass façade made of LINIT®EcoGlass, featuring car rims and wheel variants.
10. LINIT®EcoGlass by Glasfabrik LAMBERTS:
Details the production process of LINIT®EcoGlass, an alkali-lime glass known for its environmental friendliness and unique optical character.
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Outstanding in quality and sustainability Family business in its 4th generation 100% Made in Germany LAMBERTS glass factory is the largest cast glass factory in Europe and has one of the most modern plant and machine parks anywhere. LAMBERTS is the only glass factory in Europe to manufacture U profile glass in all stages of production. U-profiled glass, also called U-glass or channel glass, is used for elaborate, design-driven architectural projects all over the world due to its quality, refinement possibilities, clear forms and technical variety. Furthermore, we are the only cast glass company...

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Why LAMBERTS? Why LAMBERTS' LINIT-profiled glass? The world's oldest cast Highly qualified glass and rolled glass employees, Top quality factory, founded in 1887, state-of-theart 100% Made in Germany in Wunsiedel/Bavaria plant and machinery Economic efficiency: Design: The only architectural glass factory in the world with a CO2 footprint over the entire life cycle (in accordance with the current EPD) and complete proof of origin for all individual products Eco-Glass concept since 1996! World's leading Lowest Carbon glasses All glasses with ornamentation are also bird-friendly glass (American...

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NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART Kansas City, USA Architect: Steven Holl Architects, New York - USA LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass P 40/60/7, low iron, solar, TSH (toughened, sandblasted, heat-soak-test) Awards: TIMES: No. 1 of the 10 best Architectural Marvels of 2007 (worldwide) AIA: New York Chapter Project Award (1999) AIA: Central States Architecture Award (2007) AIA: New York Chapter Project Architecture Honor Award (2008) AIA: Institute Honor Award for Architecture (2008) LEAF Awards: New Built Award (2007) Capstone Architectural Design Award (2008) Progressive Architecture Award (2000)...

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The Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art is a major architectural destination in the centre of Helsinki, Finnland. The beautiful building is a masterpiece designed by Steven Holl Architects with Juhanni Pallasmaa as local architect. KIASMA - MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Helsinki, Finnland Architect: Steven Holl Architects, New York - USA LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass L (laminated): P 26/60/7, low iron, 504, TH (toughened, heat-soak-test) Awards: 1998 National AIA Design Award Photos: Marcela Grassi Light is an important element in this fantastic building. Steven Holl was fascinated by Finnish...

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DEUTSCHES MUSEUM Munich, Germany Architect: RKW Architektur +, Munich - Germany LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass P 15/60/7, low iron, solar, partially TSH (toughened, sandblasted, heat-soak-test); LINIT®EcoGlass P 26/60/7, low iron, solar, partially TSH (toughened, sandblasted, heat-soak-test); in combination with translucent insulating material (TIM) Photos: Deutsches Museum In 2015, work began in Munich on the complete renovation of the entire Deutsches Museum exhibition building. Seven years later, the first phase of the project was completed, and 20 new and updated permanent exhibitions...

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THE BISHOP‘S BASILICA OF PHILIPPOPOLIS Plovdiv, Bulgaria Architect: Zoom Studio, Sofia - Bulgaria LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass P 26/60/7, 504, TH (toughened, heat-soak-test) Photos: Anthony Georgieff The Bishop‘s Basilica of Philippopolis, now Plovdiv in Bulgaria, stands directly on an archaeological site dating back to Roman times and continuing into the Middle Ages. Archaeologists discovered it during rescue excavations. It is a remarkable cultural heritage site. The basilica was built over earlier monumental structures and was used from the middle of the 4th to the end of the 6th century....

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Text description provided by the architects: STASYS MUSEUM Panevėžys, Lithuania Architect: IMPLMNT architects, Vilnius - Lithuania LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass P 50/60/7, 504, TH (toughened, heat-soak-test) Photos: Norbert Tukaj Stasys Museum is located in Panevėžys, Lithuania, in the northern part of the city center. The main goal of the project was to enhance city development by creating a high-quality public environment that enriches the city center. It focuses on serving the public interest by improving the quality of life and promoting cultural awareness and artistic expression within...

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FORT YORK VISITOR CENTRE Toronto, Canada Kearns Mancini Architects & Patkau Architects, Toronto/Vancouver - Canada LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass P 26/60/7, low iron, 504, TSH (toughened, sandblasted, heat-soak-test) Riley Snelling Fort York dates back to the late 18th century and is considered the birthplace of Toronto, Canada. It is the most important visual and cultural heritage site of British military and social history preserved in the city of Toronto. The visitor centre aims to re-establish the site as part of Toronto's identity. At night, projections transform the building into a monumental...

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SHIMANO BICYCLE MUSEUM Osaka, Japan Architect: Taro Ashihara Architects, Tokyo - Japan LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass P 26/60/7, low iron, 504, TH (toughened, heat-soak-test) Photos: Kaku Ohtaki The Shimano Bicycle Museum in Osaka, Japan, impresses not only with its collection dedicated to the history of the bicycle, but also with its modern and well-thought-out architecture. The museum was reopened in March 2022 in the city of Sakai (part of the Osaka metropolitan area) and its architecture reflects both the technological sophistication and cultural significance of the bicycle. The building...

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SQUADRA ABARTH & RALLY COLLECTION Lier, Belgium AIDarchitecten, Westmalle - Belgium LAMBERTS Products: LINIT®EcoGlass P 26/60/7, low iron, 504, TH (toughened, heat-soak-test), in combination with translucent insulating material (TIM)

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Since the 1970s, Guy Moerenhout has been collecting and restoring cars that are in some way connected to the legendary car manufacturer Carlo Abarth. This hobby led to the creation of the Abarth Works Museum, whose collection now comprises more than three hundred special vehicles. It is a passion project that brings together lovers of classic cars, Italian design and rallying. The focus of the collection is on Abarth's work, but brands such as Fiat, Simca, Saab, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Lada and Porsche are also represented. As the collection continues to grow and the existing building is bursting...

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